Announcements
WVU, CDC report week 8 results for 'MASCUP!'
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported observation results for the eighth week of 'MASCUP!', an ongoing mask observation study.
Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega research networking event
Please join us for a two-hour research networking event on Friday, April 23 from 1-3 p.m. for an interactive session with some our esteemed School of Public Health faculty from all five public health disciplines and hear them talk about the amazing research they are doing on a plethora of public health issues.
Delta Omega leadership applications
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega has extended the deadline for leadership applications, specifically for the role of chapter historian, to Friday, April 23 at 11:59 p.m. To apply for this position, please complete the application form and send it to DOGammaMu@hsc.wvu.edu. Send us an email at DOGammaMu@hsc.wvu.edu if you have any questions.
WVU in the News: COVID elimination or eradication?
On Dec. 31, 2019, the World Health Organization's (WHO) office in China noted a report of cases of "viral pneumonia" on the website of the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission. Earlier that same month, there was another important milestone: at its headquarters in Geneva, the WHO celebrated the 40th anniversary of the confirmation of the eradication of smallpox. As more and more people receive vaccines and with steep declines in the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide, what does the end of this pandemic look like? Will we also win freedom from this virus?
SPH Commencement checklist
Congratulations, WVU School of Public Health Class of 2021 and Class of 2020!
WVU in the News: Country in-roads: Building vaccine confidence in rural America
EPIDEMIC is a weekly podcast series on the science, public health and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The series helps listeners understand the latest science and the bigger context, bringing diverse angles—from history to politics to virology—depth and texture. Hear from some of the world’s leading infectious disease, public health and other experts.
SPH Graduate Awards & Delta Omega Induction Ceremony, Thursday, April 29, 12-1 p.m.
The School of Public Health will hold its Spring Awards and Delta Omega Induction Ceremony via Zoom on Thursday, April 29, from noon to 1 p.m. The annual event recognizes and celebrates all graduating students from the 2020-2021 academic year and is co-hosted by the Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) and Gamma Mu Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society, in coordination with the Office of Student Affairs. It will feature the presentation of student awards and the annual Delta Omega Induction Ceremony.
Under the Dome: April 15, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered and passed by the 85th Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides a wrap-up of the final days of legislative session, focusing primarily on the 2022 Budget Bill, personal income tax reduction plan, soft drinks tax, campus carry and other issues.
Reminder: Travel for students, employees should remain limited
With more individuals becoming vaccinated, West Virginia University is reminding students, faculty and staff that travel, both personal and University-related, should remain limited at this time.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Moving Away from Race-Based Medical Education"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Moving Away from Race-Based Medical Education" Tuesday, April 27, from noon to 1 p.m.